Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership
This represents an approval rate of 100%, which is higher than the average in Ohio across all industries.
That year, the statewide average approval rate for H-1B petitions stood at 98%, slightly higher than 2023's 96.7%. Across the publication area, employers across all industries submitted 87 petitions during the same period, with an approval rate of 100%.
For comparison, the U.S. reported an average approval rate of 98% in 2024.
Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. It is designed to address skill gaps in the U.S. workforce while ensuring wage standards to protect both U.S. and H-1B workers. Employers must certify that they will pay H-1B workers wages equal to or greater than those of similarly qualified U.S. employees or the prevailing local wage.
The Retail Trade industry led the H-1B filings in Licking Today publication area during 2024, with 57 petitions (65.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 100%.
The employers that filed the most petitions in the Educational Services sector in Licking Today publication area during 2024 included Kenyon College with four petitions, Denison University with three petitions, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University with one.
Compared to 2023, the Educational Services sector saw a 42.9% decrease in the number of H-1B petitions across Licking Today publication area during 2024.
The United States admits around 1 million legal immigrants annually, most of whom receive permanent residence (green cards) through family sponsorship or employment-based visas. In 2023, about 1.2 million immigrants were granted green cards, a return to pre-pandemic levels. Temporary visa programs, such as the H-1B for highly skilled workers and H-2A for seasonal agricultural workers, also play a critical role in filling workforce needs.
Public opinion on immigration varies, with 46% of Americans favoring maintaining current legal immigration levels, according to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey. Additionally, 42% believe that highly skilled workers, such as scientists, doctors, and programmers, should be prioritized for legal immigration, compared to 25% who prioritize workers filling labor shortages and 19% who emphasize family sponsorship. Despite this, family sponsorship remains the most common path to permanent residency, accounting for 63% of green cards issued in 2023.
The data in this article comes from the H-1B Employer Data Hub provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). While USCIS strives for accuracy, manual data entry and errors on paper forms submitted by applicants or petitioners may result in discrepancies in employer names, tax IDs, locations, or other details.
| Rank | Industry | Total Petitions | % of All Submissions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail Trade | 57 | 65.5% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 8 | 9.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 2 | Educational Services | 8 | 9.2% | 100% | 0% |
| 4 | Utilities | 5 | 5.7% | 100% | 0% |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 3.4% | 100% | 0% |
| 6 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 2.3% | 100% | 0% |
| Company Name | Industry | Total Petitions | % Approved | % Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mast Technology Services, Inc. | Retail Trade | 35 | 100% | 0% |
| Premium Brands Services, LLC | Retail Trade | 14 | 100% | 0% |
| Victoria'S Secret Service Company, LLC | Retail Trade | 6 | 100% | 0% |
| Illuminate USA, LLC | Utilities | 5 | 100% | 0% |
| TS Technician Americas, Inc. | Manufacturing | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Kenyon College | Educational Services | 4 | 100% | 0% |
| Victoria S Seceret Stores Brand Management, LLC | Retail Trade | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| The Park National Bank | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Denison University | Educational Services | 3 | 100% | 0% |
| Victorias Secret Direct Brand Management, LLC | Retail Trade | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Best Lighting Products, Inc. | Manufacturing | 2 | 100% | 0% |
| Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Educational Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| ERP Analysts, Inc. | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| R G Barry Corporation | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Daifuku Automotive America Corpora | Manufacturing | 1 | 100% | 0% |
| Cyanna Education Services, LLC | 1 | 100% | 0% |
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